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Tom McGreevey(1932-2024)

  • Actor
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Tom McGreevey, The Oscars (1989)
Born Thomas Aquinas McGreevey in New York City and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War (1950-1954). Concurrent with performing in theater, radio, and television, he worked as an editor for many years in greeting cards, first at American Greetings and, later, at Gibson Greetings.

Following his discharge from the Marines, McGreevey trained at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts (New York City) and went on to study with noted Shakespearian scholar Charles H. Shattuck at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, appearing in many plays produced by the theater department, including the role of Sir Toby Belch in "Twelfth Night."

In the early 1960s, McGreevey performed at the renowned, racially integrated Karamu Theater (Cleveland, Ohio) and played in summer stock with Ohio's Peninsula Players. A brief career in radio led to the role of "Mr. Patches," on the long-running children's show, "Uncle Al" (WCPO, Cincinnati).

In his mid-40s, McGreevey returned to New York City, committed to working full-time as an actor. In addition to commercials and print ads for many national brands, including Lipton, McDonald's, and Budweiser, he appeared on several daytime soap operas both in New York and Los Angeles, notably "All My Children" and "General Hospital," in which he played the Scottish minister who married characters Duke and Anna in 1987.

During the 1980s, McGreevey continued to perform in legitimate theater, including: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (Melrose Theater, 1981), "A Case of Libel" (Melrose Theater, 1983), and "A Delicate Balance" (Arizona Theater Company, 1986-1987).

The bulk of his film and television work in Los Angeles was during the 1980s, when he appeared in many of the most successful series of the era, including "Dallas," "Dynasty," "Remington Steele," "Fame," "Golden Girls," "Hill Street Blues," and "L.A. Law." His work in made-for-television movies includes "Rock Hudson," "Polly" (Disney's remake of "Pollyanna"), "An Inconvenient Woman," and "Lady Against the Odds," for which director/cinematographer Bradford May won an Emmy (Cinematography for a Miniseries).

His role as Officer O'Connor in the Emmy-winning "Ziggy's Gift" teamed McGreevey with Ziggy's creator and former American Greetings colleague, Tom Wilson.

McGreevey's feature films include "The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear;" "Angel Town" (kickboxer Olivier Gruner's film debut); "The Favorite," starring F. Murray Abraham; and "Airplane II: The Sequel," in which McGreevey's role as "Karl Malden" (spoofing Malden's ad for American Express Travelers checks) ended up on the cutting room floor but remained in the trailer.

While he was adept at comedy, McGreevey was often typecast as a "three piece suit," playing ministers, doctors, judges, and administrators, most of whom were in stark contrast to his effervescent and broadminded personality.

In 1992, McGreevey retired from acting to write books and articles about film history. He is the co-author of "Movie Westerns" (Lerner Publishing Group) and "Our Movie Heritage" (Rutgers University Press).
BornJuly 21, 1932
DiedMay 20, 2024(91)
BornJuly 21, 1932
DiedMay 20, 2024(91)
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Known for

Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
6.9
  • Very well, sir. It's from the lady.
  • 1991
Olivier Gruner in Angel Town (1990)
Angel Town
5.0
  • Chairman Rice
  • 1990
F. Murray Abraham, Maud Adams, and Amber O'Shea in The Favorite (1989)
The Favorite
4.5
  • Uncle(as a different name)
  • 1989
Elizabeth Peña and Jamey Sheridan in Shannon's Deal (1989)
Shannon's Deal
6.7
TV Movie
  • Museum Curator
  • 1989

Credits

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  • Spycraft: The Great Game (1996)
    Spycraft: The Great Game
    8.0
    Video Game
    • John Blake
    • 1996
  • Crystal Bernard in Lady Against the Odds (1992)
    Lady Against the Odds
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Bank Official
    • 1992
  • Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)
    The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
    6.9
    • Very well, sir. It's from the lady.
    • 1991
  • An Inconvenient Woman (1991)
    An Inconvenient Woman
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Father Brownwood (as a different name)
    • 1991
  • Olivier Gruner in Angel Town (1990)
    Angel Town
    5.0
    • Chairman Rice
    • 1990
  • Rock Hudson (1990)
    Rock Hudson
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Judge
    • 1990
  • Falcon Crest (1981)
    Falcon Crest
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Spectator
    • 1990
  • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
    The Magical World of Disney
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 1989
  • F. Murray Abraham, Maud Adams, and Amber O'Shea in The Favorite (1989)
    The Favorite
    4.5
    • Uncle (as a different name)
    • 1989
  • Elizabeth Peña and Jamey Sheridan in Shannon's Deal (1989)
    Shannon's Deal
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Museum Curator
    • 1989
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Security Guard
    • 1989
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Butler
    • The Butler
    • 1988
  • Victoria Principal, Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, and Steve Kanaly in Dallas (1978)
    Dallas
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Mr. Ballard
    • 1988
  • Our House (1986)
    Our House
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mr. Miller
    • 1988
  • Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (1988)
    Shakedown on the Sunset Strip
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Capt. John Braden
    • 1988

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • July 21, 1932
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Died
    • May 20, 2024
    • Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
  • Other works
    Plays Paul in "Stella by Starlight" play by Bernard Farrell (Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, California, USA).

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